Does the Guild contract require that low budget films pay screenwriters as much as high budget films?
Productions operating on any budget can be covered by the Guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement. However, the contract has some flexibility for low budget films. Films with a projected budget of less than $1.2 million generally qualify for the Low Budget Agreement—an appendix to the Guild’s standard contract. The Low Budget Agreement is designed to meet the demands of the low budget film business while ensuring the rights and benefits writers are due. Visit our Low Budget Agreement page for more information.
